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Woodbridge Apartments
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Woodbridge Apartments

222 Glenn Bridge RdArden, NC 28704
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Southwood Apartments
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Southwood Apartments

13 Christ School RdArden, NC 28704
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22-28 Wedgefield Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22-28 Wedgefield Dr

22-28 Wedgefield DrAsheville, NC 28806
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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,098 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $14,463. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arbor Woods at $1,098, King Heights at $1,320, and Royal Pines at $1,249. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arbor Woods$2,095$1,098134
King Heights$6,500$1,32046
Royal Pines$6,500$1,24980
Avery Creek$18,000$1,098144
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$18,000$1,17743
Kayden Valley$18,000$1,17656
Lake Julian$18,000$1,098157
Lake Julian Trails$18,000$1,098146
Southridge$18,000$1,17653
Waightstill Mountain$18,000$1,098209

Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a Studio unit found at Venture at Lake Julian in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $1,098. Audubon Place in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1,265
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE BLUE RIDGE1BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.57 price per square foot Belize Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Bliss Model at Hawthorne at Mills Gap starting at $1,850 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashton Mills TownhomesBelize3BR,2.5BA$1.57
Hawthorne at Mills GapBliss2BR,2BA$1.62
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsBelhaven II2BR,2BA$1.65
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Creekside at ArdenArden 2A2BR,1BA$1.64
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.72
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1.58
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesBlue Ridge Garden1BR,1BA$1.68
Retreat at Arden FarmsA11BR,1BA$1.66
Nova at Biltmore ParkThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.71

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Getting Around Arden, NC

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arden Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arden?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arden is at Venture at Lake Julian listed at $1,098.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arden Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arden Apartment is $1,265 at Audubon Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arden Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arden is starting from $1,417 at Hawthorne at Southside.

What is the most affordable Arden Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kensington Place and starts from $1,695.

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